There have been numerous great stories involving Bruins personnel and the Stanley Cup so far this summer. And there promises to be even more as the offseason unfolds.

Today the story of Daniel Paille’s day with the Cup in his hometown of Welland, Ontario caught my eye. It really hammers home that no matter how little a players’ role in a championship (not that Paille’s was small, but he was on the fourth line), the folks back home look upon their son as a hero.

The chant of Dan Paille’s name could be heard for several kilometres as hundreds gathered outside Welland Civic Square to witness the homecoming of a hero.

Making his way in a Chevy Camaro convertible with his wife Dana, Paille hosted the Stanley Cup into the air as the crowd continued to chant.

A Paille chant? That’s probably something no one has heard since he was skating in junior hockey, or maybe ever. What a great, emotional experience it must’ve been for one of the Bruins’ hardest workers and for his town.

The Cup is staying in Ontario for about another week and I’ll try to relay more stories to you as they come across the “Inter webs.”

TCL
Ditto from here!
Matt:
I do get tired of calling Paille, Campell, and Thornton fourth liners! In some games they received more ice time than other lines. I think this is one of the best things that Julien does is rewarding those lines that are playing hard/well, through more ice time. As well, this group would not be the fourth line on many other teams. Finally, one of the keys to the Bruins success is the balance/strength of all four lines.

He’s one of the guys I’m happiest for. It’s easy for fans to rag on a fourth liner but he played his heart out. His skill set is short changed and his speed like keithshoo said is top notch. He can play on my team any day.